In this episode, we venture deep into Cherokee Country to visit the Foreman family and learn how these folks fell in love with rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Then, OsiyoTV gets in the ring with The Man They Call Fuel, a Cherokee professional wrestler whose enthusiasm is rivaled only by his drive to help others. Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry then shares how a desire to reconnect with her heritage led to helping recover the nearly lost art of Southeastern-style beadwork. We also look at the history of Springplace Mission, the first mission of its kind established to educate Cherokees, and get back to language basics in a new set of "Let's Talk Cherokee" language lessons.
On this edition of Native Report... We attend a special flag raising ceremony celebrating the coming together of two communities. We then meet Wisconsin's former Poet Laureate and author Kim Blaeser. And we attend a formal Land Acknowledgement by the University of Minnesota Duluth. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
A bomb call results in tragedy, and a Rama police officer urges greater contact between the police and their community.
Mason and Tannis travel to Turtle Bay resort in Oahu, where Mason learns to shoot from one of the world's best surf photographers, Brian Bielmann. Meanwhile Tannis digs deeper into Polynesian history and goes on the hunt for chocolate.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her Louisiana journey in New Orleans where she makes a po' boy sandwich, meets the Mardi Gras Indians and samples the famous Sazerac cocktail. In St. John the Baptist Parish she visits the Whitney Plantation, the only plantation museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. Next, Brandy learns how to make pralines at Fee-Fo-Lay Cafe. In Lafayette, she tries gumbo at the Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folk Life Park and learns about cajun and creole music at Sola Violins. Her trip ends in Houma where she learns about the United Houma Nation through master palmetto basket weaver Janie Verret Luster and on a swamp tour with R.J. Molinere.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Banff National Park in a vintage-style 1930s automobile with Open Top Touring. Then she tries cheese, chocolate, and exotic meats at Banff's famous fondue restaurant The Grizzly House. Brandy then learns about plants in a mountain meadow from her Indigenous guide Brenda Holder from Mahikan Trails.
Cowichan Chief Tzouhalem is arguably one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in Canadian history. His story is a matter of historical record yet is the subject of legend. There is a mountain, road, and other landmarks in Cowichan territory named after him. This documentary, through interviews and creative re-enactments, examines the account of his life from both historians and First Nations Elders, the folkloric tales concerning him, his impact on the relationship between the Crown and First Nations, and how his legend remains alive, critically examining how his story has been told and passed down to us.
Fifty years after Horse Creek Girl's remains were found, a seemingly simple tribal identification project blossomed into a complex, multi-discipline study. As a result, we now have an idea of how the Horse Creek Girl may have lived and died, and we get a different look at early reservation history than we may be accustomed to.
This is the saga of the United Keetoowah Band, the first American Indian tribe to try and relocate across state lines, from Oklahoma to Arkansas, to reclaim their native land lost to them in 1828. The program is narrated by Jim Henson, a full blooded UKB, who tells the story from the Keetoowah perspective in both English and the Keetoowah language.
In this inspiring documentary, Dr. Leslie Korn, of the Center for World Indigenous Studies and her team, bring traditional massage and exercise to rural indigenous communities experiencing high rates of diabetes type 2.
In this episode, we venture deep into Cherokee Country to visit the Foreman family and learn how these folks fell in love with rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Then, OsiyoTV gets in the ring with The Man They Call Fuel, a Cherokee professional wrestler whose enthusiasm is rivaled only by his drive to help others. Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry then shares how a desire to reconnect with her heritage led to helping recover the nearly lost art of Southeastern-style beadwork. We also look at the history of Springplace Mission, the first mission of its kind established to educate Cherokees, and get back to language basics in a new set of "Let's Talk Cherokee" language lessons.
The Kalinago people were among the first Native Americans to encounter Columbus. More than five centuries they cling to their homeland on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. The Tribe faces new challenges with climate change and stronger hurricanes.
Teepee visits his grandmother; Teepee rakes leaves.
Maara, hands and djena, feet are very useful to us and together with the other parts of our body help us every day. Maara baam, hands clap and djena kakarook, feet dance. It's too deadly koolangka.
Tiga is not very good at listening - he continually gets distracted while Kimmie tries to read him a story. She gets fed up and decides not to bother. Tiga and Kokum take the bus to visit Jason's pre- school at Lauwel- new, the Tsartlip Band School where they learn about listening and LLL words. After school, Tiga goes to Auntie May's house to see about spinning with sheep's wool and makes pompoms for touques. Back at home Jason drums and sings the butterfly song in Sencoten, and later we see firsthand that Gavin is not good at landing. Tiga is now a much better listener and begs Kimmie to finish the butterfly story, which she does, proving that Tiga has indeed LLL Learned.
When Chief Madwe builds the kids their very own fort they imagine themselves as a super rescuers ready to help those in need but Joe keeps raising false alarms. When a runaway kite causes a real rescue need, Joe has to persuade his pals it's not a false alarm and that without them a Maymay will truly end up in distress. Inspired by his father, the Chief, Buddy becomes leader of the trio, giving orders to Nina, Joe and Smudge the puppy as they help neighbours. Buddy doesn't listen to their concerns so Joe and Nina refuse to follow but he realizes his mistake just in time to lead them in rescuing some animals stuck on a roof.
When B Boy comes to stay, Little J is miffed - until they work together to care for an injured baby kangaroo.
Aaron the class mascot is missing... and Little J fears that he's lost in the desert.
Amy introduces all the songs heard from each episode of season 1
Ambrona infects Chum with a computer virus.
Isa asks, "What is your favorite game" and our Science Questers take a look at how to design your own video game.
Chef Jeff is our behind the scenes Cooking Hawaiian Style Executive Chef. Before all of our guests hit the kitchen, Chef spends a significant amount of time with our celebrities getting them organized. In this recipe Chef Jeff Vigilla shares his talents in front of the camera.
Matricia forages for spruce tips and describes the ideal time to harvest them. Then, she cooks pancakes over an open fire and prepares a flavorful mocktail using spruce tip simple syrup. To wrap up the episode, she drums and sings a song called "Kisikowpism."
Simon Baker travels to Manitoba, in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, to see why the world's tenth largest lake is dying and how indigenous knowledge can provide a means to ensure its survival.
The invited players, and the successful walk-on applicants, arrive at camp. Off-ice sessions and a few practices are on the agenda as the coaches begin their evaluation of the 30 players.
Tannis and Mason travel to world-class climbing and fishing destination, Squamish BC. Tensions rise as Tannis has the jump on Mason in the climbing world, but Mason soon uses his newfound skills to capture an epic shot.
This segment is a small highlight of Indian Market 2021
This episode of "Indian Road" features a look at the ONEOK Gallery inside the Oklahoma History Center. The Center has an extensive collection of Cheyenne and Arapaho artifacts on display and in storage. "Battle on tha Plainz," a b-boy dance event hosted in Concho, is also featured, as is a tribal member who turns dead trees into art.
Lisa explores the heart-breaking issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. This impactful episode features interviews with Maria Campbell, Christi Belcourt and Nahanni Fontaine.
Drew meets the people that are reinventing capitalism on Native terms. He visits Canada's newest urban reserve, meets a Metis sash maker drawing his inspiration and works from indigenous South Americans, and witnesses how Aboriginal venture capital is opening doors.
From the shores of the River Severn Art and Dan learn how to catch glass eels from a tidal river. The guys also get a chance to see an eel hatchery in Gloucester. Then back to London for some delicious eel dishes. Bon appetite!
Windcatcher is set in the heartwarming town of Herbertson, where Percy Boy, a fast-running Aboriginal boy, forms an unexpected alliance with Keithy Cobb, the newcomer, and Daisy Hawkins, a daring girl. The trio aims to clinch the athletics carnival title from the "Wolf Pack" - the notorious grade five bullies. As Percy Boy trains, he uncovers his unique gift of seeing Lost Souls, a gift inherited from his grandfather. But as the big day approaches, a crisis looms over Herbertson and threatens Percy Boy's family and the town. Percy Boy must harness the support of his mates, family, and community to face the challenge head-on. This is not just a journey about winning but discovering the strength to make your mark. For Percy Boy, catching the wind is only the start of his great big adventure.
Three Indigenous entrepreneurs with businesses that blend contemporary and traditional elements of culture pitch their ideas to the Bears! Each aspiring business owner is in the running for an episode prize and a $100,000 grand prize.
Rich Francis visits the Inuvialuit community of Inuvik, NWT, where he's eager to learn one of the more unique food sources harvested on Turtle Island- Canada's national animal- the Beaver! He will visit with Elder Big John Jerome, once an avid trapper and one of the only Elders in town who still prepares Beaver the traditional way. He will also visit with local trapper Doug Esagok, who still traps Beaver for its meat and pelts. He will join them for a meal of Beaver tail, the preferred cut of the Beaver's meat, and learn how this food source has complimented the Inuvialuit's diet throughout their centuries on the Delta. Doug will take Rich out to the estruaries of the MacKenzie River, to learn the process involved in trapping the Beaver, which requires a solid understanding of the animal's habits; and lots of patience. Big John and Doug will teach Rich about the history and relevance of Beaver to the Inuvialuit of the Beaufort Delta and the various ways this animal is harvested and prepared. With his culinary imagination sparked by the flavours found along the Delta, Rich brings his new learnings to the firepit, inspired to create some new and exciting Beaver dishes for everyone to enjoy, including the viewers at home.
Shayla talks to Rick Lightning from the Samson Cree First Nation, who tells her about the Little People who lived in his home.
Written and directed by Randy Kelly. The Paiwan people are one of about 20 Indigenous minorities who make up roughly 3 percent of the population of Taiwan. When Cudjuy Patjidres discovered that his Paiwanese ancestors had a tattoo culture, he was surprised and amazed. Having developed his artistic skills from watching his grandfather weave and carve wood, he is now dedicated to preserving the ancient symbols and designs that were once common on the island.
"Native Shorts presented by Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program" is a series that will feature short films produced, premiered or showcased at the Sundance Film Festival through its Native American and Indigenous Program, followed by a brief discussion with hosts Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska, Wipe-Out) an Inupiaq Eskimo from Unakleet Alaska and the Sundance Institute's own Bird Runningwater, a Cheyenne and Mescalero Apache.
A rotating compilation of music videos featuring diverse talents of Native American & World Indigenous cultures. Different genres such as hip hop, rap, dance, rock, and many more are featured on The AUX.
At the heart of "Something Inside is Broken" is the story of two young lovers from the Nisenan Tribe. The heartbreak and bloodshed in the tale are interspersed with satirical comic relief by short segments of a reality show, Frontier Idol-hosted by the first "Governator" of California, Peter Burnett-pitting 1846 slave hunters against the Native enslaved girls. The story follows actual and created figures who were affected by Johann Sutter's exploitation methods to build his fortune-making empire at Sutter's Fort. The world-altering clash is brought to life through story, song, and dance.
The Winter Bear is a play that tells the story of an Alaska Native teenager who rises above his past traumas to become a leader with the help of mentor Sidney Huntington. The Winter Bear Project combines the play with outreach developed in cooperation with rural Alaskan communities.
What happens when Native Youth work together to tackle Mental Health stigma? FNX TV and KVCR PBS hosted the powerful "Never a Bother" panel discussion. A group of courageous Native youth bravely shared their personal experiences with mental health challenges and suicide prevention. Their raw honesty and inspiring message remind us that it's okay not to be ok. We can create a more supportive and understanding community by breaking the stigma and encouraging open conversations. Let's continue to prioritize mental health and uplift Native voices. Together, we can make a difference.
Pivot is a play on words. It is a skateboard trick, and an art exhibit showcasing the use of skateboard decks as a canvas. But the word "Pivot" itself has a deeper meaning. This documentary explores the meaning of the word "pivot" in many indigenous communities, and showcases the artwork, history and people behind this unique display of talent from native artists of all ages.